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Subi Taba
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
240
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a fiction collection of short stories set in the dawn-lit mountains of Arunachal Pradesh. It weaves folklore with magical realism to explore how indigenous communities live with belief, ritual, and the unseen. The intended reader is adults and literary fiction fans who relish atmospheric, culturally rich narratives, and the emotional tone is evocative, contemplative, and haunting.
Presented in a story-led format with lyrical prose, the book invites readers into villages where spirits linger and ordinary life intersects with the extraordinary. The reading experience is distinctive for its visceral sense of place and its careful balance of shadow and wonder, inviting readers to experience fear, awe, and empathy as the characters navigate tradition, memory, and fate.
Through archetypal figures—a boy shaped by a haunting memory, a priest tending ancient rites, a thief faced with a forbidden curse—the stories move like a journey through dawn and night. They blend myth with everyday detail, offering cultural insight without didacticism and plenty of room for reflection.
Readers emerge with a deeper appreciation for indigenous cultures and a broadened sense of wonder. The collection lingers after the last page, sparking curiosity about belief and the boundary between the seen and unseen, and it invites ongoing dialogue about place, identity, and tradition.
Product Details
Author
Subi Taba
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
240
Language
English
SKU
9780143465959
ISBN
9780143465959
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
1.51x12.9x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 380
₹ 19 Off